Presenting, in segments, what
will go down as another epic event under the Nitro Revial banner.
We now offer just the beginning of an extensive review of Nitro
Revival 5 starting with images submitted to nitrorevival.com
as requested and not to Facebook which is one and done. |
Personalities, Characters
and/or other Drag Racing Royalty
AUTOGRAPH SESSION
THE SET UP - It's no secret
that many fans come to Nitro Revival to partake in the largest
legends autograph session anywhere. It seems fitting to open
the event coverage with those who were part of the history we
celebrate.
 Linda
Vaughan |
 ISKY |
 John Force |
 Don
Prudhomme |
Vance Hunt |
 "TV Tommy" Ivo |
 Steve
Gibbs |
 Charlie Allen |
 Richard "The King" Tharp |
Marvin
"Who" Graham |
 Rob Bruins |
 Frank Bradley |
 Dennis Holding |
 Jim Fox |
 "Gentileman Joe" Schubeck |
\  Al Bergler |
 Rahn Tobler |
 Don Ewald |
 Kenny Logan |
 Ed Pink |
 Herm
"Northwest Terror" Petersen |
 Kenny
Hirata |
 Gerry
"The Hunter" Glenn |
"Wild
Bill" Shrewsberry |
 Gary Beck |
 "Waterbed Fred" Miller |
 Simon Menzies |
Dan
Richins |
 Brad Anderson |
 Kenny Youngblood |
 Maurice
"Spider" Razon |
 Jim Walther |
 Gary
Southern |
 Stan Adams |
 Ron Attebury |
Jim
London |
 Tom Cirello |
 Larry "Okie Smoker" Brown |
 Don Gaide |
Bob
"Floyd" Muravez |
 Carl Swift |
 Larry Bowers |
 Bones Balogh |
 Steve Porter |
 Merek Chertkow |
 Dave Jeffers |
 Art Carr |
 Danny "Buzz" Broussard |
 Gary Mallicoat |
 Danny Thompson |
 Alan Miller |
 Harry "Handgrenade" Hibler |
THE TABLES
Friday evening, after a day
of load ins, set ups and bench racing, the now traditional IN-N-OUT
burger on site rigs had lines forever.
Gibbs doing what he does
well, herding cats for the IN-N-OUT dinner service.
Our Aussie friends Ross
and Jude Preen were all in.
Spider Razon, Dave Jeffers
and Don Prieto having a burger chat.
Dave Densmore, Joyce Wynne (Bills
ex), Susie Arnold (Dale Armstrongs widow) and Dave Kommel,
Dale Pulde and Leigh
Buttera.
McClelland - Schultz Celebration
of Life Geno Honored
Following the two truck IN-N-OUT
food fest, family, friends and fellow racers filled
the McLennan Foundation Hospitality Tent to remember and celebrate
the lives of two giants of the sport, who passed away during
the previous year.
Bill Schultz was a racer's racer,
who had huge success in most everything he touched. From Top
Gas in the 60's, Top Fuel in the 70's, and 80's, and Big Show
Funny Cars in the 90's. He was local boy made good, as his racing
career began at the nearby old San Gabriel strip. As the leader
of the famed "Over The Hill Gang," Bill was inducted
into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 2015.
Dave McClelland was the most
recognized voice in drag racing for over four decades. Even today,
fans and racers alike continue to acknowledge Dave, and the late
Steve Evans, as the finest and most influential broadcast duo
drag racing ever experienced. Dave was more than a race announcer...he
was the established Master of Ceremonies at all special motorsports
events. His loss has been felt far and wide, and it's doubtful
anyone can ever fill his shoes.
Added to the mix was a surprise,
well deserved recognition of Eugene "Geno" Gastelum
who has served, mostly in the shadows, the sport of drag racing
for over 50 years. A special "Wally" trophy was presented
to Geno on behalf of fans and friends.
As part of Welcome Night, this
was a planned event by the Nitro Revival staff in cooperation
with the families of those honored, and all in attendance were
welcomed. Here are some photos that hopefully capture the laughs,
tears and respect of the event.
Prior to the 7pm start
time, the McLennan Foundation Hospitality tent filled rapidly.
Tom Cirello and Don Gaide
Sky Wallace with Robin
Millar and ?????
Herm Petersen and Ross
Gallagher
Drag racing's first couple,
Bob and Sharon Muravez.
Don Prieto and Danny
Broussard secured their seats early.
Photogs Paul Hutchins
and Bob Brown
Vance Hunt
Cynthia Silverman and
Nancy DeMott
.
Bob Brandt and Dale Pulde.
Troy and Cheri Glenn
with Stormy Byrd
Richard Tharp, Bob Muravez,
Donny Couch, Greg Sharp and Don Gaide.
The celebration of life
was opened by MC Jack Beckman.
Beckman brought on Steve
Gibbs who introduced a surprised Gene "Geno" Gastelum.
Gibbs did a masterful job of
honoring Geno. Many didn't know the story of his 50+ year hands
on involvement in drag racing. He spent many years with NHRA
and also took a lot of classic drag racing photos, mostly in
Northern California.
After the accolades, Steve stunned
Geno with a long overdue Wally. His emotions were palpable and
everyone in attendance was emotional as well. Well deserved our
friend.
Beckman then introduced the irrepressible
and ageless Bob "Floyd" Muravez to share his memories
of the late Bill Schultz.
"Bob, you ran over
your 10 minute time limit by a day".
The names "Schultz &
Glenn" graced many a dragster, both top gas and top fuel.
The Glenn half of the lasting partnership was Gerry "The
Hunter". No remembrance to Bill would be complete without
the memories of Gerry.
A now now-retired Greg Sharp
knew Dave McClelland very well and was the perfect host to honor
Big Mac.
First up was K J Jones who is
an automotive journalist, has been tech editor of several Mustang
and Ford publications and is currently Sr. Editor of Hot Rod.
Very close friend of Dave McClelland.
Betty Annin, widow of
Diamond Jim Annin
Dave McClellands kids;
Kevin McClelland, Melissa McClelland Knight, Michael McClelland
L-R: Brittiney McClelland, daughter-in-law
of Mike McClelland, Daves widow Louise McClelland, and
Mikes daughter Sara McClelland.
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